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Paperback. This volume contains almost 18,000 entries, including 6000 new entries more than the previous edition. It aims to reflectthe latest developments in communications technology, with a list of Internet RFCs, Internet and Intranet terminology, ATM, LAN and communication products. Num Pages: 708 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; UDB; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471975175
ISBN
9780471975175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 141.85

Hardback. This reference dictionary describes the development of physical or biological anthropology concepts, tracing the history of their usage from their origins to the contemporary and usually multidisciplinary contexts in which physical anthropologists participate. Series: Reference Sources for the Social Sciences & Humanities. Num Pages: 448 pages, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHMP; PSX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313247569
ISBN
9780313247569
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.36

Paperback. Here is a helpful guide, A-to-Z guide on the structures of chemicals implicated in contact dermatitis. It describes each molecule along with its principal name for classification. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; MJCM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 127 x 11. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540741640
ISBN
9783540741640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.75

Hardback. A reference to the military history of contemporary China, through an examination of China's 19th-century military clashes with the West and Japan, and the evolution of the Red Army. It draws on sources written in Chinese as well as on English-language secondary sources. Editor(s): Higham, Robin. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBC; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 725.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313293375
ISBN
9780313293375
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.12
€ 47.76

Paperback. Provides definitions of more than 1000 terms used in the field of counselling. As well as covering theory and practice, this book also includes client concerns and problems which may be helped by counselling, issues of professional and ethical interest to practitioners and clients, and words used in everyday language. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861563828
ISBN
9781861563828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 50.30

Hardback. Num Pages: 2000 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Hendrickson Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Complete
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619701458
ISBN
9781619701458
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.54
€ 76.20

Hardcover. A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today-updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 19. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118076514
ISBN
9781118076514
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 248.78

Paperback. A newly revised edition of the standard reference for the field today updated with new terms, major discoveries, significant scientists, and illustrations Developmental biology is the study of the mechanisms of development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the molecular, cellular, and genetic levels. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470905951
ISBN
9780470905951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.74

Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JPHV; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 551.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403915351
ISBN
9781403915351
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.93

Paperback. DNA technology is evolving rapidly, with new methods and a fast-growing vocabulary. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed and accessible information on DNA technology to lecturers, researchers and students throughout the biomedical and related sciences. Num Pages: 524 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 191 x 25. Weight in Grams: 892.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
524
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118447574
ISBN
9781118447574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.62

DNA technology is evolving rapidly, with new methods and a fast-growing vocabulary. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed and accessible information on DNA technology to lecturers, researchers and students throughout the biomedical and related sciences. Num Pages: 524 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 194 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1062.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
524
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118447581
ISBN
9781118447581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 153.21

Paperback. Helps you learn how humanity has viewed dreams through the centuries, and what their significance is for us today. This is an exploration of the many types of dreams including lucid dreaming, dream archetypes, nightmares, recurring dreams, erotic dreams and dream logic. Num Pages: 256 pages, 600 photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; VXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1068. Interpretation and Insights into the Therapeutic Nature of Our Dreams. 256 pages, 600 photographs. Helps you learn how humanity has viewed dreams through the centuries, and what their significance is for us today. This is an exploration of the many types of dreams including lucid dreaming, dream archetypes, nightmares, recurring dreams, erotic dreams and dream logic. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; VXN. Dimension: 279 x 217 x 18. Weight: 1064.
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780191119
ISBN
9781780191119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.17

Hardcover. A comprehensive reference source on 18th-century authors writing in the English language about philosophical ideas and issues. This work features authors taken from 1689 through to the mid-19th century, the period beginning with John Locke and ending with Dugald Stewart. Editor(s): Yolton, John W.; Price, John Vladimir; Stephens, John. Num Pages: 1000 pages, bibliographies, further reading, indexes, references. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; BG; GBC; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 167 x 108. Weight in Grams: 2336.
Publisher
Thoemmes Continuum
Number of pages
1000
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855061231
ISBN
9781855061231
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 868.56
€ 779.00

Paperback. This revised and enlarged edition covers the latest developments in advanced energy technology and in the derivation and application of synthetic fuels. Energy studies, fuel technology, engineering, ecology and economics are among the disciplines whose approach to the topic are included. Editor(s): Slesser, Malcolm. Series: Dictionary Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; KNB; THF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333454626
ISBN
9780333454626
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.66

Hardcover. Engineering materials are used in virtually any branch of science, engineering and technology. This dictionary contains, in alphabetical order, more than 25,000 generic, tradenamed and trademarked engineering materials together with explanations. Num Pages: 1328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 283 x 223 x 67. Weight in Grams: 3320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
1328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471444367
ISBN
9780471444367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 383.73

Paperback. An authoritative and enlightening guide to the origins of over 16,000 English surnames and their development over the centuries. Different forms of names are cross-referenced for ease of use. Includes a fasinating historical and linguistic introduction to the subject, and an appendix on tracing the origins of family names. Editor(s): Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 592 pages, 3 maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New ed of 3. Revised ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192806635
ISBN
9780192806635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.00

Hardback. A collection of terms, names and phrases used in entomology that incorporates an estimated 43000 definitions. It covers insect anatomy, behaviour, biology, histology, molecular biology, morphology, pest management, taxonomy and systematics. It provides the origin, etymology, part of speech and definition of each term and phrase. Num Pages: 1536 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 171 x 57. Weight in Grams: 1812. 1536 pages. A collection of terms, names and phrases used in entomology that incorporates an estimated 43000 definitions. It covers insect anatomy, behaviour, biology, histology, molecular biology, morphology, pest management, taxonomy and systematics. It provides the origin, etymology, part of speech and definition of each term and phrase. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVT7. Dimension: 249 x 171 x 57. Weight: 1812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Edition
Second
Number of pages
1536
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845935429
ISBN
9781845935429
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.04

Paperback. This superb, concise dictionary comprises over 2,000 entries defining terms and concepts relating to environmental planning, management, conservation and sustainable development. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; GTF; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471962205
ISBN
9780471962205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.12

Paperback. This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. Num Pages: 826 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GBC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1184.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
826
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
4th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470061954
ISBN
9780470061954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.85

Hardcover. This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. Num Pages: 826 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
4th
Number of pages
826
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470061947
ISBN
9780470061947
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.00

Paperback. This dictionary is a comprehensive list of terms relating to animal behaviour. Straightforward, unambiguous definitions are given for terms that often are used imprecisely. Colloquial expressions are included with reference to more rigorous technical terms. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: GBC; PSVP; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813824642
ISBN
9780813824642
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 89.72

Paperback. Whether any advantage or benefit will be drawn from the suspension or effective abolition of the rank of Field Marshal is debatable. What is certain, however, is that Dr. Tony Heathcotes idea of compiling a definitive biographical dictionary of holders of this illustrious rank since its introduction by George II in 1736, is opportune and inspired. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBCB; HBJD1; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 610.
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848848818
ISBN
9781848848818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.68

Hardcover. This dictionary covers the terminology of the international financial marketplace. It provides concise and rigorous definitions of over 5,000 terms used in the accounting, banking, corporate finance, investment management and insurance disciplines. It also includes formulae and diagrams, as well as commonly used acronyms and colloquialisms. Num Pages: 596 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 241 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1012.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230238299
ISBN
9780230238299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 179.15

Paperback. Here is an easy-to-use resource covering over 1,000 food ingredients and additives, including natural ingredients, FDA-approved artificial ingredients and compounds used in food processing. Definitions cover functionality, chemical properties and applications. Num Pages: 255 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
5th ed. 2011
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441997128
ISBN
9781441997128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 143.82

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